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4 August 12, 1999
SPILYAY RAM BUNGS
Today we have all kinds ol
machines to do the work of what
used to take two or three people
to do in the past. Just key in
numbers and the employees
names and everything is stored
for future use. We can hand a disc
to another person with all the
information needed to complete
the payroll or other jobs and ev
erything is computed with out
much effort. "Yep! times have
really changed...
Remember when accounting
was done by hand, posting from
the general journal to the ledger.
All monthly reports were done
by hand. Even the payroll was
also computed by hand and the
rule was no time sheets would be accepted until 4:00 p.m. of the last
working day of the month. The payroll was all computed by hand
and the payroll checks were distributed by the 3rd working day of
the month. That ten key calculator would really be rattling away in
a hurry to balance the payroll and the adjustments made and when
everything zeroed out than the payroll checks were made. It was a
real job to do all that by hand.
Makes one wonder, today everything is computerized where all
the employees no's are loaded in "the computer and today we have
to turn in the time three days before the last working day, and the
payroll checks issued on the tenth of the month. Even if there is a
crises that may arise it takes almost a mericle to get an advance on
the payroll. Even the travel situation is so bad for some people that
it is like the person who makes the checks for travel acts like thats
their own money. Perhaps they have never had a chance to do any
traveling for the tribes and have no idea what it's like to be with out
any funds so far away from home.
It's near mid-August, school will soon be under way again for
another year and all the kids eager to return to the class rooms. In the
Olden days kids used to look forward to school start, after spending
days out in the fruit and berry fields all summer long as that was the
only means of making any money. The old campus looked very
inviting and like paradise, and even those old government teachers
looked real good even though they were very strict. The pay in those
berry fields were not much to talk about but that was the only place
a kid could earn money. There wasn't much effort to get those
dormitories filled especially after those hot days in the fields. But
soon those thoughts were forgotten and everything settled back
down to normal with the strict rules of the Boarding School.
"Ohwell !"all those days are gone forever and today the kids have it
pretty easy where they can work for the organization with out much
effort. Yep! in the olden days there were no per capita payments, no
funds for student employment or anything like that. It was a big deal
on Saturday afternoon to be able to go to the store for treats and listen
to t he same old tune on the jukebox.
All the county fairs are coming up all across the state, the
Jefferson County fair has come and gone, the Deschutes Co. fair has
come to pass and with in the immediate area we have only the Wasco
Fair to look forward to. The usual Indian encampment and events
with a lot of acti vity .This does not include the "Cage !" The State fair
will soon be in full swing with all kinds of entertainment where that
will be the last fair for the year.
There wi 1 1 be a few more fairs after September where many local
horse owners take their horses for racing. The Pendleton Round-Up
is another big event before the fall sets in.
Thunder and lightening has been rolling in across the countryside
for the past few days starting a bunch of small fires which is keeping
the fire crews busy. So far all the small fires from the lightening have
been doused by the heavy rains that follow the thunderstorms., hope
we don't have a major fire soon.
Remember when there was a fire, a truck would go to the store and
pick up men to fight fires. In them days the roads were scarce, the
vehicles were not equipped tp travel cross country, so all the fire
fighters would load up a pack, a sleeping bag and some K-Rations
and spend a few days right atthe fire. The falling of the snags were
done by two guys with a hand cross cut saw. Camps would be set up
near the fire so the firefighters could stay there until the fire was out.
Today everything is pretty well mobilized where the crews drive
near the fires and are back for a hot meal in the evening. Things sure
are a lot better today makes it easier for the firefighters..
Toe Ness
Father saw a sign that said, "Drink Canada Dry"...so he went
up there. YIKES
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Thanks to my friends, family and
To the editor,
I would take this time to THANK
all my closest friends, Morningstar,
Alison, Cherilyn, Paula, Missy,
Landy, Ray & Eydic for being by my
side the night of my Dad's passing
and through the Services and the
Funeral. I will never forget all that
you guys have done for me and you
guys have continued to be by my side
when I need you the most. This is a
very difficult time for me and friends
make things easier knowing that they
are there. I'd like to let LaDonna
Danzuka know that I appreciate all
the encouraging words for me and
my Mom and for checking on us on a
daily basis, you have helped a great
deal. To my supervisor, Jason Smith,
Ceremonial hunter faces charges
To the editor,
I am a tribal member who has
helped families in need and now I
may be punished lor my deeds.
i recently went hunting for the fu
nerals of Bcnilu Mcrrificld and Tony
Slacona. My brother Joseph Smith
and my son Jcrrod Allen and myself
went out and killed five deer for these
funerals. The deer were delivered to
the families during the sen ices and
after the services lor meals during
and after.
My elders taught me that it is tra
ditional to have fresh meat during fu
Big Thank you
To the editor,
This is to give everyone a big
"THANK YOU" that was there
during the loss of our husbandfather,
Henry S. Palmer. There were
numerous people that helped out
during that time and we appreciated
everything that was done for our
family. All the support, kind words
and prayers really meant a lot. A
special thanks goes out to our
supervisors that understood the time
Happy Birthday DAD!
Love, Punkin, Cuus Cuus,
& Baby girl, the other
August Baby!
Happy Birthday
Sweet 60 aye!
Tii Ush Y-Big Rat Suppah,
August Baby!
Wish you many more,
Love, Lucy
Happy Birthday
DadGrandpa
Thinking of you always
We love you
Selena and family
Wanting to wish family & friends
a very Happy Birthday. I hope you
all had a good day. On your special
day.
Month of August
lst-Leonard American Horse
2nd-Valerie Aguilar
3rd-Lovey Colwash
5th-Chuck Dick
9th-Moose Tanewasha
14th-Way Ion Weaslchead
16th-Marena Florez
20th-James Walsey
23rd-Felisia RedDog
24th-Lance Stormbringcr, Dionne
Polk
26th-Tricia Sahme, Sam Wolfe,
Harriman Palmer
24th-Kosic Wolfe
and GM, Robert Brunoe for
understanding that I needed more
time off from work and let me have it
and to my summer worker, Hester
Scott for holding down the R&A
office when I was on leave. My
husband, David and my children,
Tashayla & Henry have been so
supportiveand understanding-Thank
you ! ! ! To Darreck my oldest, hang in
there and sorry I couldn't be there at
your best friends funerals it was just
too early for me and to many hurt
feelings came back. Most of all, I am
very lucky to have such aclosc family
because me, my mom, sister and
brothers and Valerie Aguilar ( she is
like my older sister she lived in our
household for a several years) have
stuck together no matter what. There
nerals.
. The families of these w ho have
passed on are in mourning and w ill
have to go in and testify for me and I
would not want them to rclic those
days were the hardest for them. It
w ould be nice if they could just put
all that behind Ihcm and continue loi
live their lives.
Mary Calica and Larry Holliday
continue to press charges on me for
killing deer out of season. I w as kill
ing these deer for the funerals.
Thank you lor your time.
Leroy Allen, Jr.
sent
we needed off from work and how
understanding they all were ( and the
supervisor that wasn't we wish you
would have been 1 more
understanding).
Sincerely,
Eraina Palmer
Raynele Andrews & Family
Jason Palmer & children
Ronald Palmer
, . . Kelli Danzuka-Palmer. & Clem
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To my Baby Girl (Rinnzinnik)
Love you & miss you everyday.
See you when I see you.
Visit when you can.
Love your Daddy, ' ' '
Michael S. Kalama
Happy 1st Birthday
to my cute baby sister
Muirinn Janae Adams
on August 25th
From you beautiful sister
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were times where certain people iriea
to say bad things towards our family
or that we didn't handle things the
right way or how my Dad would
have wanted it, but you know who
knew my Dad the best? Right, his
immediate family and we went oy
my Dad's wishes and in our hearts
we know we did right. The people
that had unkind words for the family
I noticed those people were NEVER
at my parent's house visiting my Dad
when he was living so why try to say
things now. I appreciated
everybody's help and their support
through everything. This "Thank
you" was long overdue and I'm sorry
it took so long.
Sincerely,
Raynele M. Andrews
Special thanks to
To the editor, .
To Warm Springs community, I
would like to take this time to say
thank you for all the love and support
during the sudden and tragic death of
our beloved Tony Stacona. A special
thank you for the Stacona and Smith
families for your unconditional love.
A special thank you to my family in
New Mexico for their loving strength,
support, warmth and friendship.
Thank you to everyone for all the
wonderful flowers, cards and loving
words. A special thanks to all who
donated food, money, etc. ...and to
Neda Wesley and the cooks who ,
'prepared a beautiful meal. In closing,
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Muirinn Janae Adams
August 25
To my little devel in an angel's
disguise. ,
You keep me on my toes & bring
tears to my eyes.
Pride keeps me glowing inside and
out.
For you give me much to be happy
about.
You complete my world, you make
me feel whole.
All it takes is your smile to enlighten
my soul.
Happy First Birthday to my little
bratty monster
Thank you for all the fun, goofiness
& laughter.
Bear Hugs & Smooches
For Always & forever
Love, Mommy (Alicia)
Happy Birthday
Sister (Mad)
on August 3rd, 1999.
Hope you have a good
birthday.
A friend Always,
Romelle & Keyshawn
Speaktunder
Happy Birthday
Madeline Jim
From Pat, Bob, David,
Mike, Lisa & Tyus
Happy Birthday
Larson Kalama, Sr.
August IS
God bless you & yours.
Love, Tina, Easton & kids
Happy 19th Anniversary
Easton Aguilar-August 15th.
God bless you always!
Lotsa love, you wife Tina
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To Whom It May Concern,
I am not responsible for
ANYBODY DEBTS OTHER THAN
MY OWN.
Lucille F. Teeman Suppah
Thanks for the
prayers
To Relatives, Friends and Co
workers: Thank you for your prayers,
flowers and visits during my illness.
I am feeling a lot better now that I'm
at home.
Sincerely,
Linda David
Staconas& Smiths
this is for our Tony whom we called
"Dad".
The certain special memories
That follow me each day.
Cast your shadow in my life
In a certain way.
Sometimes the blowing wind
Or the lyric of a song
Make me stop and think of you
Sometimes all day long.
Memories are good to have
To share and keep in my heart,
Just knowing that you're still
inside
Makes sure we'll never part.
' , With fove,
Michele & Kortney Stacona ,
Happy 14th Birthday to
Cynthia LeClaire!!!
August 13th
love, Auntie & Uncle
Val, RedSky & Rosey
Happy Birthday
"Splash"
August 13th
Love, Val, RedSky & Rosey
"' Uncle Big Rat & Auntie1
Happy 14th Birthday
Valerie!! "Punkin" '
Love, Mom, Dad, Bubs & Pooh
Wish you many more!!!
Mappy (Birthday
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Love Txd, Jarwd& Joyce
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